Testimonials About Training
"I had the pleasure of taking the "Hiring and Firing" class under Dennis' and Camille's tutelage. Dennis' experience and knowledge of human behavior helped me to understand what motivates people in an organization. Camille, from years of working in the nonprofit world, understands the issues that arise when recruiting staff and volunteers. Thanks to them, I approach the entire selection and retention process with more efficiency and enthusiasm."
Cora A. Doggett, SPHR
Administrative/Donor Development Manager
American Cancer Society
South Atlantic Division
“The information from the Managing and Developing Staff class that Dennis and Camille facilitated really inspired me to look at delegation differently. I had reservations about delegating to staff, but now I can see that delegating helps employees to move forward and be confident in themselves and their jobs. This benefits both the employee and the organization. The terms and theories that Dennis and Camille introduced in this class are beneficial both to new supervisors and to people who have supervised for a long time. The class challenged me to look inside myself to determine what experiences I have had that have determined my management style. In doing so, I have gotten a better understanding of why I manage the way I do.”
LaVater Walker
Project Coordinator, Family Intervention Specialist
CHIP of Greater Richmond
“Dennis and Camille presented enough insight and information on the hiring/firing process in a two-day nonprofit course that I came away a better manager. Their guidelines on effective personnel practices were practical and instantly applicable to my organization. I would recommend their training for busy nonprofit managers who want strategic advice without having to invest hours in classroom theory."
Lisa M. Guthrie
Executive Director
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
“Dennis' and Camille’s 'Managing and Developing Staff' class gave me a lot of insight about my management style and also taught me new ways to manage volunteers to help them develop to their fullest potential. Dennis and Camille used ‘real world’ examples to demonstrate the management principles they taught us. For example, I learned about different coaching 'hats' I can wear when I am working with our volunteers and when to use each of the ‘hats’. Now I have a full hat rack of choices! Because we are a new organization, have a limited number of staff, and are volunteer-driven, this is a very important concept - we all have to wear several 'hats'! The class was very helpful, and I hope to take more classes with Dennis and Camille in the future."
Tim Grollimund
Volunteer Staff Member/Advisory Board Member
NorthStar Community
